HB 725 (2000): relative to rulemaking under the administrative procedures act.

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HB 725 (2000)

relative to rulemaking under the administrative procedures act.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1999-2000
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 288

The Story

It was introduced on February 16, 1999 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House send it back to committee unanimously, 15–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 20, 1999 the bill was referred to the Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held work sessions on September 15, 1999, October 6, 1999 and October 18, 1999. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 17–0. On January 5, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the House Finance committee. The committee held public hearings on January 11, 2000 and January 20, 2000. The committee held a work session on January 31, 2000. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 22–2, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 10, 2000 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 17, 2000 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 28, 2000. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Div.” on a voice vote 13–11. On May 18, 2000 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 18, 2000 the Senate adopted “Sen. Cohen Accede to House request for C of C” on a voice vote. A committee of conference met on May 24, 2000 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 31, 2000 the Senate adopted “Conf. Comm Report” on a voice vote. On May 31, 2000 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 31, 2000 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (4786) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 21, 2000, making it Chapter 288 of the session laws. It took effect on June 21, 2000.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 23, 1999, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • October 6, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rm202,LOB
  • October 18, 1999, 9:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM202,LOB
  • January 11, 2000, 2:45 PM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, Rms210-211,LOB
  • January 20, 2000, 9:30 AM: hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 31, 2000, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, RM212,LOB
  • March 28, 2000, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, LOB 101
  • May 24, 2000, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM202,LOB

Votes

  • January 5, 2000, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Div. — yeas 13, nays 11, passed
  • May 18, 2000, Senate: Sen. Cohen Accede to House request for C of C — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, Senate: Conf. Comm Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 31, 2000, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • February 16, 1999: Introduced and ref to Exec Depts & Admin; HJ25, p469
  • February 24, 1999: Copy to Chairman on 2/24/1999 due on E f
  • March 23, 1999: Hearing Mar 23 11:00 Rm202,LOB
  • May 12, 1999: Maj Report RE-REF for May 20 (vote 15-0;CC)
  • May 20, 1999: Re-Referred to Exec Depts & Admin committee; HJ54, p1443
  • August 24, 1999: (Re-Ref Subcom: Reps Holley, Dickinson & Batchelder)
  • September 15, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work sessions Sep 15 & 22 10:00 RM202,LOB
  • October 6, 1999: Rerefer subcom work session Oct 6 9:30 Rm202,LOB
  • October 18, 1999: Re-Ref Subcom work session Oct 18 9:30 RM202,LOB
  • November 1, 1999: Prop Comm Am{2192}; HC93, p2289-2295
  • January 5, 2000: RE-REF Maj Report OTP/AM for 1/5/2000 (Vote 17-0; Reg)
  • January 5, 2000: Comm Am, AA VV; Passed with AM and ref to Finance VV; HJ5, p143-149
  • January 11, 2000: Fin Hearing Jan 11 2:45 Rms210-211,LOB
  • January 20, 2000: Continued hearing Jan 20 9:30 RMs210-211,LOB
  • January 31, 2000: Fin Div Subcom Work & Exec Session Jan 31 11:00 RM212,LOB
  • February 3, 2000: Fin Maj Report OTP/AM for Feb 10 (vote 22-2;CC)
  • February 3, 2000: Prop Fin Comm Am{3244}; HC13, p341
  • February 10, 2000: Passed with Am; HJ16, p402-403 + 426
  • February 17, 2000: Introduced and Ref. to Executive Departments & Administration
  • March 28, 2000: Hearing March 28, Room 101, LOB, 2:00 p.m.; SC16
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Majority Ought to Pass with Amendment{4525}, 05/18/00; SC30
  • May 17, 2000: Committee Report Minority Ought to Pass 05/18/00; SC30
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Minority; Ought to Pass
  • May 18, 2000: Committee Report Majority; Ought to Pass with Amendment {4525}; Div. 13Y - 11N; AA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: OT3rdg; MA, VV
  • May 18, 2000: 5/18/2000 House Nonc with Sen Am, req Conf Comm; HJ46, p1489
  • May 18, 2000: Sen. Cohen Accede to House request for C of C, MA, VV, 05/18/2000
  • May 19, 2000: (Spkr Appts Reps: Dickinson, O'Neil, Torr & Virtue)
  • May 23, 2000: Conferee Change: Rep O'Neil replaces Dyer; HJ46, p1498
  • May 23, 2000: Senate Conferees; Sen. Larsen, D'Allesandro, Klemm, 05/18/2000
  • May 24, 2000: Conf Comm meeting May 24 1:00 RM202,LOB
  • May 26, 2000: Conf. Comm Report [ Senate Am & New Am {4658} ] Filed
  • May 31, 2000: Conf. Comm Report Adopted, VV
  • May 31, 2000: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV; HJ48, p1543
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill Amendment{4786}, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Am{4786}, Adopted; HJ48, p1550
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled Bill, Adopted
  • May 31, 2000: Enrolled; HJ50, p1567
  • June 21, 2000: Governor signed on 06/21/2000 Eff:06/21/2000* Chap: 0288
  • June 21, 2000: *multiple effective dates, See Chapter

Laws It Would Change

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